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The White Slave
A plantation owner's daughter falls in love with the handsome plantation foreman Andrea, but her father disapproves of the relationship. Andrea is fired, and he runs away with a native girl. To make sure that he will not leave her, the black girl gives him a "magic" potion... turning Andrea into her white slave.
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Plot Summary
In this melodramatic film, a young woman from a wealthy family finds herself entangled in a dangerous situation after her father's financial ruin. Forced to make difficult choices to survive, she encounters unscrupulous individuals who exploit her vulnerability. The story follows her struggle against adversity and her quest for justice.
Critical Reception
Information regarding critical reception for 'The White Slave' (1936) is scarce, as is common for many films from this era that were not widely distributed or critically reviewed. Surviving documentation and contemporary reviews suggest it was viewed as a typical exploitation melodrama of its time, with performances and plotlines considered sensationalized.
What Reviewers Say
Exploitation melodrama with sensationalist themes.
Plots and performances often found to be over-the-top.
Reflects some of the social anxieties and sensationalism prevalent in early exploitation films.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'The White Slave' are virtually non-existent due to its age and limited availability. Older, anecdotal mentions suggest it was considered a lurid and sensational picture by its intended audience.
Fun Fact
Exploitation films like 'The White Slave' often played on social issues and moral panics of the time, using sensationalized storylines to attract audiences, even if critical acclaim was not a primary goal.
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